Word Relationships
Figurative Language
Compare and Contrast
Inferencing
Perspective Taking
100

___ is to misplace something or fail to win. 

___ means not tight.

Lose; Loose

100

What type of figurative language is this ?

"Example: Sam suddenly slipped on the sidewalk."

A. Alliteration 

B. Personification 

C. Hyperbole

A. Alliteration. Why?

100

Compare and Contrast Dolphin and Shark 

Similarities:

Bodies- both have fins; both live in the ocean

Differences:

Dolphins are mammal - breath air; sharks are fish

Dolphins give live birth; sharks lay eggs

100

I look down at the dashboard and notice that the gauge is on empty. I pull over when I see the next station. I swipe my credit card and then take the nozzle from the pump. As my tank is filling up, I pick up the squeegee and start cleaning the windshield. 

Where am I? What are the clues?

The gas station. Pull over to the station, swipe your card, fill your tank, and clean your windshield. 

100

Maya knows that the science quiz was canceled, but Leo was absent yesterday and thinks the quiz is still happening. Leo is sitting at his desk looking incredibly stressed and studying frantically.

  • What does Leo think is about to happen?
  • What does Maya know that Leo does not know?
  • How should Maya handle this situation?

Leo thinks they have to take a quiz. Maya knows they don't. Maya should tell Leo so he's not stressing out for no reason. 

200

Which word does not belong?

Gigantic, Miniature, Massive, Immense

Miniature

200

What does this example of an idiom mean?

Don't worry, the math test is a piece of cake.

The math test is easy. 

200

Compare and Contrast Science and History

Similarities: 

Both are subjects in school

Both look at facts from our world

Differences: 

Science focuses on testing and repeating results; while history sometimes has bias because it is told from someones point of view

Science can repeat experiments; history can not repeat its past events

200

We were finished eating at a restaurant. Since it was raining outside, my dad left to get the car and pull it around to the front door. When he pulled up, my dad saw that my younger brother was holding a small box in hands. 

What was in the box? How do you know?

Leftovers; They were eating at a restaurant and in the process of leaving 

200

Sam opens a birthday gift from his grandparent. It is a neon green sweater that he thinks is ugly and will never wear. However, Sam smiles, hugs his grandparent, and says, "Thank you so much!"

  • How does Sam actually feel about the sweater?
  • Why did Sam smile and say thank you anyway?
  • How would the grandparent feel if Sam said, "I hate this"?

Sam doesn't like the sweater. Sam smiled and said thank you to be polite. Sam's grandparent's feelings would probably be hurt if Sam said " I hate this."

300

Which word does not belong?

Bold, Courageous, Valiant, Timid

Timid 

300

Is this an example of a simile?

The hallway during passing period was as chaotic as a beehive.

Why or why not?

Yes, because it using as to compare the hallway to a beehive. 

300

Compare and contrast a clock and a timer

Similarities:

 Both help keep track of time

Both are modern technology

Differences: 

Clocks have no ending or starting time

Function; Clocks just tell time while timers are counting down to measure a specific amount of time


300

The judge walks in and everyone stand up until he takes his seat. The twelve jury members are sitting to one side in the jury box. The defendant, plaintiff, and attorneys are all present. The first witness then takes the stand and raises her hand.

Where is this scene taking place? How do you know?

A courtroom; a judge, a jury, attorneys
300

Jordan and Taylor are working on a poster together. Jordan wants to finish it as fast as possible so he can go to recess early. Taylor wants to take their time to draw perfect details so they can win the class contest.

  • What is Jordan's main goal? What is Taylor's main goal?
  • Why might they start arguing?
  • What is a compromise that respects both of their viewpoints?

Jordan's main goal is to get to recess. Taylor's main goal is to win the contest. They might argue because speeding through to go to recess could mean they don't do as well in the contest. A compromise would be trying to work as fast as possible but making sure everything is well done. 

400

Which word does not belong?

Mimic, Duplicate, Replicate, Invent

Invent 

400

What figurative language does this example use?

" I have a million hours of homework to finish tonight."

Hyperbole. No one has a million hours of homework - it is an exaggeration. 

400

Compare and Contrast a hurricane and a tornado

  • Similarities: Both are powerful, dangerous storms with violent, spinning winds that can cause major damage.
  • Differences:
    • Hurricanes form slowly over warm ocean waters and can stretch for hundreds of miles.
    • Tornadoes form quickly over land during severe thunderstorms and are much smaller but have faster winds.



400

Lance sat at the table eating hi breakfast. His dad was getting ready to leave for work. Lance saw his dad grab his briefcase and an umbrella before leaving the house. Lance frowns. He has a baseball game after school. He doesn't want it to get cancelled. 

Why might the game be cancelled? State your reasonings. 

Rain; His dad grabbed an umbrella before leaving for work. 

400

Avery is incredibly excited about a new video game and has been talking about it for 10 minutes straight. Their friend, Blake, is nodding slowly, looking around the room, checking the clock, and sighing deeply.

  • What is Avery feeling right now?
  • What clues tell you how Blake is actually feeling?
  • What does Avery need to notice and do next?

Avery is very excited about something she loves. Blake isn't interested in talking about it anymore and is bored. Avery needs to notice how he's sighing, looking around, checking the clock. 

500

____ means to take or receive something given.

____ means to leave out or exclude.

Accept ; Except 

500
Think of an example of personification


"The thunder clapped"

"The wind sang through the trees"

"The floor boards groaned when she walked on them."

500

Compare and Contrast a video game and a board game 

similarities: 

Both can have multiple players

Both can be won or lost

Both we use our hands

Differences: 

One needs a controller; One is using a game piece 

One is played using a screen; one is played in person 

500

Kim has been wearing glasses for the past eight years. She was tired of wearing glasses. Her mother took her to the eye doctor, and Kim came out not wearing glasses at all. Now Kim could see just as well, but she didn't need to wear glasses anymore. 

What happened? How do you know?

Kim got contacts. She went to the eye doctor and came out not wearing glasses but could still see as if she was. 

500

Priya gets a short haircut. When she walks into class, Marcus laughs and says, "Wow, you look just like my little brother!" Marcus thinks he is making a funny joke, but Priya immediately covers her hair and sits down without talking.

  • What was Marcus's intention when he made the comment?
  • What was the actual impact on Priya?
  • How can Marcus fix this mistake once he realizes Priya is upset?

Marcus was trying to make a joke and be funny. Priya was hurt and embarrassed. Marcus can fix his mistake by apologizing and giving Priya a genuine compliment.